UK: Iran ‘highly likely’ to be behind the RAF Fairford incident.
12 October 2026
The British government has accused Iran of involvement in a security alert outside a UK/US airbase in southern England last month.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham told parliament there were “strong indications” of Iranian involvement. The government summoned Iran’s ambassador.
The scare at RAF Fairford led to the withdrawal of USAF B-1 heavy bombers.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham told parliament there were “strong indications” of Iranian involvement. The government summoned Iran’s ambassador.
The scare at RAF Fairford led to the withdrawal of USAF B-1 heavy bombers.